Work Opportunity: Senior Communications Officer for Elin Jones, Kerry Ferguson and Anna Nicholl
Salary range (pro rata): £39,274 - £50,496
All new staff are expected to enter on the scale minimum of the appropriate pay band. Individual staff will, subject to satisfactory performance, move up the incremental scale one point at a time on the anniversary of their commencement of employment until they reach the scale maximum for their band.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Constituency Office (Haverfordwest or Aberystwyth)
Reference: MBS-156-26
Main duties:
- Developing and implementing a communications strategy aligned with the Member’s political priorities.
- Acting as the primary media contact, proactively engaging with journalists and broadcasters.
- Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, charities, businesses, and campaign groups.
- Drafting and refining speeches, articles, and policy briefings for the Member.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- A full understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which Members and Groups operate. This includes both Senedd frameworks (standards of conduct, expenditure etc) as well as broader and general frameworks (legal duties). Able to provide informed advice to Members and colleagues on these matters.
- Substantial experience of the media landscape using this expertise to develop innovative, proactive media strategies, ideally within a political context. Knowledge of media law.
- Experience of advising on media actions at a senior level and supporting teams to develop campaigns.
Essential qualifications:
- At least an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or suitable
alternative experience.